Breakfast For Your Soul

Monday, March 8, 2010

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One day Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro the priest of Midian. He led the flock far into the wilderness and came to Sinai, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a blazing fire from the middle of a bush. Moses stared in amazement. Though the bush was engulfed in flames, it didn’t burn up. “This is amazing,” Moses said to himself. “Why isn’t that bush burning up? I must go see it.”  When the Lord saw Moses coming to take a closer look, God called to him from the middle of the bush, “Moses! Moses!”  “Here I am!” Moses replied. “Do not come any closer,” the Lord warned. “Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground.  I am the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” When Moses heard this, he covered his face because he was afraid to look at God. Then the Lord told him, “I have certainly seen the oppression of My people in Egypt. I have heard their cries of distress because of their harsh slave drivers. Yes, I am aware of their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them from the power of the Egyptians and lead them out of Egypt into their own fertile and spacious land. It is a land flowing with milk and honey—the land where the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites now live. Look! The cry of the people of Israel has reached Me, and I have seen how harshly the Egyptians abuse them. Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You must lead My people Israel out of Egypt.”  But Moses protested to God, “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?”  God answered, “I will be with you. And this is your sign that I am the One who has sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God at this very mountain.”  But Moses protested, “If I go to the people of Israel and tell them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent Me to you,’ they will ask me, ‘What is His name?’ Then what should I tell them?”  God replied to Moses, “I Am Who I Am.  Say this to the people of Israel: I Am has sent Me to you.”  God also said to Moses, “Say this to the people of Israel: Yahweh, the God of your ancestors—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent Me to you.

   This is My Eternal Name,
      My Name to remember for all generations.

[Exodus 3:1-14]

Feeling Restless or Complacent? … Restlessness is not Always a bad thing.

Good Morning Beloved,

Moses … rescued by the daughter of Pharaoh as an infant.  Raised in the lap of luxury.  Given the finest education available.  Even allowed to grow in the home of his mother and father for a time.  His life was balanced.  He knew the pain and struggle of his people, and was in a position to seemingly help his people.  That is what he thought.  Through a chain of events, which included him killing an Egyptian task master, he ended up on the run–a fugitive. Finally, he finds a life of hard work, but comfort in the home of a wise man by the name of Jethro.  He marries one of Jethro’s daughters, and has a family.  Life is pretty good… and then God tells him that He wants him to GO BACK and tell Pharaoh to let His people go!  WHAT!?  I’m learning that God uses many things to get our attention.  Pain, aggravation, confusion, anxiety, trouble, restlessness.  Notice, I didn’t say He caused it… but He will use it.  When we experience these emotions, it indicates that something is wrong.  We may not know what, but knowing that much should give us cause for pause.  Ideally, it should drive us to the arms of the Lord for guidance. Otherwise, we could stay in a state of limbo for many, many, many years.  We have to be shaken out of our comfort zone because, we will stay there… why? … well it’s comfortable!  Who really wants to leave comfort?  Comfort is safe.  It’s what we know.  Those who know me, know that I love Tyler Perry.  Last night, he had a part in the Academy Awards.  Talk about being catapulted out of your comfort zone!  He has gone from homelessness, to stage plays that only a few segments of the population knew anything about, to the big screen, to the small screen, to the big screen/small screen simultaneously, to presenting at the Oscars!  I’ve written, produced and directed a few plays.  The productions have been great, but can I share a well-kept secret with you?  I never really stepped out all the way into the ministry.  I’ve ’kinda’ dipped my theatrical toes in the water, but when the temperature was a little too hot, quickly withdrew them.  The last production I did was in October 2008.  To be honest… (telling on me now) … I was extremely frustrated. Folks did not show up to rehearsals, and when they did they were completely unprepared.  Money was a little funny, change was strange.  Everything that could possible go wrong did.  I was tired.  Tired of being understanding and smiling complacently when I was given excuse after excuse… and then came showtime… MY GOD! I’ve never been so confused in my entire life!  Some had forgotten what they were supposed to be doing and at times, so did I.  Thankfully, I had a few amazing young people who became my ‘rocks’,  and helped to carry the show.  After that harrowing experience, I decided to take a break… from the whole ministry.  Poor Regal 1 has been sitting on the shelf ever since.  I just couldn’t seem to get motivated.  Now I know that there is a timing element involved, and lately I have been feeling like it is now time to blow the dust off of my patient baby.  I have heard Tyler voice a similar experience.  A time when he wanted to give up, but unlike me, he didn’t.  He will tell you that he still gets frustrated.  New levels, new devils.  We grow stronger “going through”. Going through difficult circumstances prepares us for the “new level” challenges. Every experience is an opportunity for us to learn and to do better.. if we allow “The Teacher”  (The Holy Spirit) to instruct us.  He is ready willing and able.  Check your feelings.. don’t ignore them… it could be your Father about the set you up for the greatest blessing you have ever received in your life!

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose

[Romans 8:28]

… and that Beloved is Good News!

Y Stress? … U Blessed!

Have A Fabulous Day

Regina

“ummm Good”, Smokie Norful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lsYUeihV8s

“I Understand”, Smokie Norful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0skD7d3usw

“God Is Able”, Smokie Norful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t5YhOJ_6PI

“I Almost Let Go”, Kurt Carr and the Kurt Carr Singers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTQmgp1JppU

“Victory”, Yolanda Adams

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4q5l9FQSIQ

“I Believe I Can Fly”, Yolanda Adams

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50PGCN14lkE

“Everyday”, Darwin Hobbs w/Michael McDonald

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spWfcFFxym0

“He’s Able”, Darwin Hobbs w/Dietrick Hadden (Voices of Unity)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSEBT8EDTuE

“He’s Able”, Dietrick Hadden

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GVZeRIaAhI

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that His disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while He sent the people home.  After sending them home, He went up into the hills by Himself to pray. Night fell while He was there alone.  Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw Him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” He said. “Take courage. I am here! ”Then Peter called to Him, “Lord, if it’s really You, tell me to come to You, walking on the water.” “Yes, come,” Jesus said.  So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt Me?” When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.  Then the disciples worshiped Him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.

[Matthew 14:22-33]

Get To Steppin’

Good Afternoon Beloved,

This morning I attended home going services for a dear lady who was like an adopted grandmother to me… Lottie Wallace Hughes- “Nana”.  She was sick for a while, but she outlived all of the expectations heaped on her by doctors.  She was a feisty and seasoned 88-year old child of God.  She was simply ready to sleep in the Lord, and that is what she did.  It was good to listen to all of the glowing reports about her life… and know that the people were not lying in the presence of God.  I could testify to every beautiful word spoken about her and the legacy she left behind —three amazing grandchildren that she helped to raise (Tina, Cathy and Raymond), and six awesome, sweet, intelligent great-grandchildren (Christopher, Alexandria, Charlie, Mark, Raina, Fatima).  It made me realize even more the brevity of life.  It seems only yesterday that I, as a 16 year old country-girl, met her piercing eyes at her door.  Her grand-daughter and I were trying to sneak in, see, we had hooked school, and were going to hide out at her house and watch TV until the school day ended– her face we were not expecting.  (Don’t worry… I was on the honor roll when I graduated high school… I skipped school after I completed my assignments and taken my tests…. don’t try this at home kids…. I was totally wrong… anything could have happened to us).  The years have sped by at break-neck speed.  Our tendency could be to just mock time and do a little something here and there.  In the text we see Peter operating in great faith.  I went on the One Love Gospel Cruise in 2007.  There was a great storm out there and I can’t imagine climbing off the ship.  I can’t imagine trying to walk on calm sea, not to mention ferocious waves with winds and rains beating down on me.  Peter made his move because He trusted in the Word of His Lord.  Jesus said come and he went.  However, (this is why I like Peter… he is so like me) after this great act of faith… he noticed the waves and probably thought, “what am I doing?… people can’t walk on water”… that is when he began to sink.  Now Jesus could have rebuked him and let him drown, but no, when Peter called out to the Lord, “HELP!”… that is what Jesus did and they BOTH walked back to the ship with Jesus holding his hand.  This Word is for me, but I know that I’m not the only one that God is admonishing to …. in the words of Martin Lawrence… “Get to Steppin”….. why not?  We really have nothing to lose.. and everything to gain… Jesus is holding our hand….

….. and that precious child of God… is Good News!

U Blessed,

Have A Fabulous Day

Regina

Dynamite -Mark 11:22,23     The power of God can remove any obstacle that is preventing you from getting to where God wants you to be. Our faith allows God to release His power in our lives, to remove the mountains in our way.

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11 year old preacher… he really blessed my heart…

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